UX Writer (Contract | Part-time)

Job Overview Job Title: UX Writer (Contract | Part-time) Company: User Research International Location: United States Job Type: Contract, Part-Time Category: Content Design / UX Writing Date Posted: January 24, 2026 Experience Level: 8+ Years Remote Status: Fully Remote Role Summary • This role is critical for defining and crafting user-centered content within product experiences, ensuring clarity and comprehension across mobile and web platforms. • The UX Writer will leverage user research insights and customer data to directly influence product design and improve user journeys. • Collaboration with Design, Research, Product, and Engineering teams is essential for seamless integration of content into feature flows and UI elements. • This position involves supporting the development of AI/ML-powered features, requiring content that is safe, reliable, and easily understood by users. • The contract is for a part-time commitment of 15 hours per week over a 5-month period, offering flexibility for experienced professionals. Enhancement Note: While the raw job description focuses on UX Writing, the role's integration with product teams, data, and AI/ML features suggests a strong connection to GTM (Go-To-Market) operations by ensuring product messaging aligns with user needs and strategic objectives. The emphasis on clarity and comprehension also implies a role in reducing support load and improving customer adoption, which are key GTM metrics. Primary Responsibilities • Craft compelling and clear UX copy for various product interfaces, including UI text, microcopy, error messages, and onboarding flows. • Translate complex technical concepts and user research findings into easily understandable and actionable content for end-users. • Partner with Design and Product Management to define feature flows, user journeys, and essential product terminology. • Collaborate with Engineering and Localization teams to ensure the timely and accurate implementation of content across different regions and languages. • Develop content strategies for AI/ML-driven features, focusing on user trust, safety, and intuitive interaction design. • Participate in content reviews and provide feedback on product designs from a content perspective. • Maintain and evolve content style guides and best practices for product communication. Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a deep involvement in the product development lifecycle, which is central to GTM success. Effective UX writing directly impacts user adoption, satisfaction, and retention, all of which are critical GTM outcomes. This role requires a strategic approach to content that supports product goals. Skills & Qualifications Education: While no specific degree is mandated, a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, HCI, Journalism, or a related field is often preferred for UX writing roles. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in UX writing, content design, or content strategy roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work. Required Skills: • Proven expertise in UX writing, content design, and content strategy for digital products (mobile and web). • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a knack for simplifying complex ideas. • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture (IA), and interaction design. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Research. • Experience using customer data and user research insights to inform content decisions. • Familiarity with working in fast-paced, agile development environments. Preferred Skills: • Experience writing content for AI/ML-powered features or complex enterprise software. • Knowledge of localization best practices and managing content across multiple languages. • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) or design collaboration tools. • Experience with A/B testing content variations to optimize user experience. • A portfolio that includes case studies demonstrating the impact of UX writing on user behavior and product success. Enhancement Note: The requirement for 8+ years of experience and the emphasis on user research, data-driven improvements, and collaboration suggest that candidates with experience in structured operations environments, particularly those involving product launches or user adoption initiatives, will be highly competitive. The ability to simplify complex concepts aligns with operational efficiency goals. Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Essentials: • A comprehensive portfolio showcasing a range of UX writing projects, with a focus on mobile and web applications. • Case studies that detail the problem, your approach, the content solutions you implemented, and measurable outcomes. • Examples of UI text, microcopy, error messages,

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